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Guess Who

There was a rush of entries and plenty of excitment today as the first library competition of the year came to a close. 

South Island Secondary Schools Touch Tou...

Recently our 1st Touch team competed in the South Island Secondary Schools Tournament in Christchurch.  

Cricket honours

Year 9 student Cameron Elliott has received a top trophy at the Albion Cricket Club. The Albion Cricket Club "Ernie Watson Trophy: Best School Boy Cricketer" for 2015-2016 season. Cameron also receiv...

Whanau Hui and Potluck Dinner

He pānui... Our final whānau hui and potluck dinner for Term 1 will be held in the OBHS Library on Wednesday 13th April from 5.30pm - 7.00pm. All welcome... Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!!!

Year 10A Cricket

The Year 10A cricket team pose for a team photo for the last game this season - and the last time ever.

A Message From The Rector

Another week has flown by.

The Last Word

Each week at Senior Assembly one of our prefects addresses the students.  We would like to share their thoughts with the school community in our weekly newsletter.

Drive to Survive

On Thursday our Year 11 students attended the Drive to Survive Expo at the Edgar Stadium.

Senior Debating

The Russell McVeagh Regional Debate Competition is an annual contest held at and organised by the University of Otago. Schools from all around Otago and Southland come together for a debating tourname...

Mt Aspiring Camp was a Great Time! 

When we first arrived we went for a swim in the Matukituki river. On Sunday we went kayaking. We began near the Raspberry Flat carpark and went back down to the lodge from there. There were some rapid...

Sports Prefects Professional Development

On Wednesday evening the Otago Secondary Sports Association held a development session for Sports Prefects throughout Otago.

Year 9 Science

This week in science 9T used chromatography to investigate the colours in the ink of their felt pens. What a surprise to see that brown is made up of black, purple, red and yellow  and bright blue pe...

Ever wondered how stretchy an Office Max...

Year 12 Physics students investigate the elasticity of rubber bands.  A nice change from book work and good practice for the upcoming practical internal.  

Marine Biology

This week Level 2 Biology students studied animals of the estuary with full day laboratory experiences.

OBHS v SBHS Interschool

This week the last of the summer interschool fixtures was held at Southland Boys' High School.

Willows Cricket

1st XI Captain Taine Bayly has received the honour of a letter from the Governor General, Sir Jerry Mateparae, inviting him to play in the Governor General's Youth XI team this weekend

Tennis Court Upgrade Continues

Phase two of the tennis court upgrade is underway.

Otago Secondary School Athletic Champion...

Last weekend saw 52 boys from OBHS compete in the Otago Secondary School Athletic Champsionships.

Otago Champions!

The senior volleyball team have qualified for Division 1 at Nationals by winning the Senior Otago Championship over the weekend. A great achievement against more experienced teams in the region. The t...

Cycling Success

Over the course of five days recently, Ewan Syme competed in the Age Group Track Nationals at the ILT Velodrome in Invercargill, his third year competing at this level.